Journal

Sydney After Dark

The harbour locations, boats and real-world corners behind the Sam Wylder novels — and the odd note from the writing desk.

Sydney beneath the postcard

The Other Harbour

The Sydney tourists never see. Beyond the Opera House and waterfront restaurants is another harbour — working wharves, marinas, ferries, back channels and people whose lives are tied to the water. It is this Sydney that became the world of Sam Wylder.

Why the harbour

Why Sydney Harbour is perfect for a crime thriller

Beauty makes a perfect disguise. Sydney Harbour is a place where immense wealth, politics, property, boats and old relationships collide within a few kilometres of water. For a crime writer, that makes it irresistible.

Boats & the harbour

On the water

Ferries, superyachts and the craft that move through the story.

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Behind the novel

Writing Sam

Research, false starts and the making of a Sydney thriller.

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